M2.9 earthquake — 67 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 67 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska on Jul 27, 2026 at 11:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 60 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 59.5 km |
| Coordinates | 58.847, -152.564 |
| Time | Jul 27, 11:30 UTC |
| Location | 67 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026otfopk |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 96 km | Jul 23, 22:39 UTC | 30 km WSW of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 114 km | Jul 27, 19:21 UTC | 7 km NW of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 124 km | Jul 25, 15:05 UTC | 7 km SW of Happy Valley, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 126 km | Jul 24, 09:22 UTC | 22 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 129 km | Jul 23, 13:03 UTC | 61 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 130 km | Jul 27, 09:37 UTC | 60 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.